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Jack device

CA 1267198 C · Owner: Adc Telecommunications, Inc. · Inventors: Burroughs, Dennis M.

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The disclosure is directed to a coaxial jack having a make before break switch in a first conductive path between signal-in mechanism and first signal-out mechanism. The switch is functioned on insertion of a plug in second signalout mechanism which forms a second conductive path between said signal-in mechanism and said second signal-out mechanism. The jack not only matches impedances with the coaxial cables, but does so by equalizing inductive and capacitive reactances and by maintaining an impedance match at each structural support between a conductor in the jack and the housing of the jack. The housing of the jack is modular thereby providing superior versatility with respect to various …

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  • Granted March 27, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 27, 2007.
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FiledDecember 11, 1986
GrantedMarch 27, 1990
Term endedMarch 27, 2007
Patent numberCA 1267198 C
Classification (IPC)H01R13/64 +2 more

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1987199019931996199920022005Application filedDec 11, 1986Patent grantedMarch 27, 1990Term endedMarch 27, 2007

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